We're Missing the Fight.

We're Missing the Fight.

July 15, 2026 · 2h 11m

About this episode

John Anthony fills in for Dan Proft and discusses various topics including gun control, economics, and Illinois legislation with several guests.

0:30 - John Anthony filling in for Dan Proft  13:13 - We will not let communism prevail  32:07 - Executive Director of the Illinois Gun Dealers Trade Association, Todd Vandermyde , weighs in on the appeals court upholding of Illinois’ ban on assault weapons 51:17 - Senior economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young explains why economists missed the mark on the latest CPI report and what the stronger-than-expected results mean for Americans. Follow Ryan on X @RegoftheDay 01:06:41 - Illinois State Rep. for the 52nd District, Martin McLaughlin , goes through his bill to keep the Bears in Illinois and says “I will do whatever it takes” to get it through. Follow Rep McLaughlin on X @MartyForIL 01:24:36 - Retired Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel argues ShotSpotter isn't a crime prevention tool—it's a rapid-response tool that helps officers reach shooting scenes faster. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:38:53 - Senior Fellow at the Strauss Center Simone Ledeen questions continued negotiations with Iran: “They've shown us repeatedly we can't believe what they're saying, so what are we negotiating?” Follow Simone on X…

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